It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men. Samuel Adams brushfiresfreedomirate Change image and share on social
The Constitution shall never be construed... to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. Samuel Adams armcitizenconstitution Change image and share on social
We have proclaimed to the world our determination 'to die freemen, rather than to live slaves.' We have appealed to Heaven for the justice of our cause, and in Heaven we have placed our trust. Samuel Adams appealdeterminationdie Change image and share on social
The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. Samuel Adams attackcivilconstitution Change image and share on social
It behooves every American to encourage home manufactures, that our oppressors may feel through their pockets the effects of their blind folly. Samuel Adams americanbehoovesblind Change image and share on social
There is a solid satisfaction in one's having and being conscious that he merits the good opinion of men of true discernment and real worth. But to have a name among the weak and the wicked is shame and reproach. Samuel Adams consciousdiscernmentgood share on social
We cannot make events. Our business is wisely to improve them. Samuel Adams businesseventimprove Change image and share on social
Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can. Samuel Adams colonistdefendliberty Change image and share on social
If we despond, public confidence is destroyed, the people will no longer yield their support to a hopeless contest, and American liberty is no more. Through the darkness which shrouds our prospects, the ark of safety is visible. Despondency becomes not the dignity of our cause, nor the character of those who are its supporters. Samuel Adams americanarkcharacter share on social
For my own part, I have been wont to converse with poverty; and however disagreeable a companion she may be thought to be by the affluent and luxurious, who were never acquainted with her, I can live happily with her the remainder of my life if I can thereby contribute to the redemption of my country. Samuel Adams acquaintaffluentcompanion share on social